St. Paul RodeoJuly 1 - 4, 2017 (begins June 30)Watch fearless cowboys and cowgirls ride bucking broncos, rope and wrestle steers, and even ride bulls at the St. Paul Rodeo, which includes a carnival, art show, July 4 BBQ, and nightly fireworks. Schedule.

Cathedral Park Jazz festivalJuly 14 - 16, 2017Hear local and international jazz and blues heroes in a beautiful setting under the historic St. Johns Bridge at the Cathedral Park Jazz Festival. Free.

Bastille Day FestivalJuly 15, 2017 (12 to 6 p.m.)Bastille Day Festival features French food, wine, music, street performers, a costume parade, a waiters’ race, and a marketplace at Jamison Square Park. Free.

The Big FloatJuly 15, 2017Jump in the Willamette River with a lifejacket and an inner tube for The Big Float downstream to a beach party with a music barge, food carts, and beer garden.

Portland Highland GamesJuly 15, 2017Hear Scottish pipes and drums, see athletic games, taste whisky, and join Scottish Highland dancing at Portland Highland Games at Mt. Hood Community College in Gresham. No smoking or pets.

SeaDog Nights and Gypsy CarnivalJuly 20 - 24, 2017Calling all pirates and gypsies to SeaDog Nights and Gypsy Carnival to dance, play, compete, entertain, shop, and party at Cheadle Lake Park in Lebanon.

Portland Kennel Club Dog ShowJuly 21 - 23, 2017Stumptown Cluster - Portland Kennel Club Dog Show has specialty breeds on Friday and all breeds on Saturday and Sunday at Portland Expo Center. Free.

Flicks On The BricksJuly 21 - Aug. 18, 2017 (Fridays)0 milesFlicks on the Bricks shows films at Pioneer Courthouse Square at dusk, preceded by music at 7 p.m. Free.* July 21 - Guardians of the Galaxy* July 28 - The Little Mermaid

Try 80 different craft beers, eat pub food, hear live music, and learn about home brewing at Oregon Brewers Festival at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Children accompanied by a parent are welcome and will enjoy the root beer garden. No pets.

Three Days of Aloha Hawaiian FestivalJuly 27 - 29, 2017Three Days of Aloha offers workshops, hula dancing, a 5K run/walk, and a free one-day Hawaiian festival Saturday in Esther Short Park. Events vary by day.

Northwest World Reggae FestivalJuly 28 - 30, 2017Enjoy roots, rock, and reggae on two stages at family friendly and sustainable Northwest World Reggae Festival 13 miles east of Sandy. Camping. No dogs.

Art In The Rose GardenJuly 30, 2017 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)See works by dozens of local artists on display at Art in the Rose Garden at Peninsula Park. Free.

Montavilla Street FairJuly 30, 2017Montavilla Street Fair is a neighborhood event with vendors, two music stages, and a kids’ area at SE Stark Street & SE 76th Avenue. Free.

Willamette River FestivalJuly 30, 2017 (1 to 10 p.m.)Willamette River Festival is a celebration with live music, food carts, an environmental fair, live birds and fish, dance troupes, a beer garden, and walking tours at Cathedral Park. Free.

Enjoy heavy armored combat, strolling musicians, singers, dancers, storytelling, juggling, medieval cooking, merchants, and demos of book binding and leather working at Faire In The Grove on the lawn at McMenamins Grand Lodge in Forest Grove. Free.

Although the theme is marijuana, none is allowed at The 420 Games, which has a 4.2-mile walk/run, beer tasting, music, comedy, speakers, and exhibitors at Sellwood Waterfront Park. Discount tickets $30.

Good in the Hood Festival has live entertainment, multi-cultural food, kids’ activities, and a beer and wine garden at Lillis Albina Park. A Saturday parade begins at King School Park at 11 a.m. and ends at the festival. Free.

Enjoy organic beer, cider, and mead at BrewFest in the Park [formerly Organic Craft BrewFest], which has food carts, vendors, and a children’s area at Overlook Park. Free if younger than age 21 with parents.

CityFair has carnival rides, exhibits, beer, a food fair, live music the second weekend, and fireworks the first day, at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. No pets. Dates: May 26 - 29, June 2 - 4 and 9 - 11.

Starlight Parade & Run

June 3, 2017

Join 325,000 spectators at the 8:30 p.m. Starlight Parade, or wear a costume and run past them in the Starlight Run5K that begins at Lincoln High School track.

Modern Home Tour

June 3, 2017

multiple locations

Modern Home Tours is a drive-yourself visit to eight houses in the greater Portland area, including a houseboat. Tickets are $35 in advance.

Portland Buddhist Festival

June 3, 2017

Hear 108 bells ring at noon to open the Portland Buddhist Festival, which has workshops, speakers, singing, dance, and a kids’ area at Creston Park. Free.

Faire In The Grove

June 3 - 4, 2017

Enjoy heavy armored combat, strolling musicians, singers, dancers, storytelling, juggling, medieval cooking, merchants, and demos of book binding and leather working at Faire In The Grove on the lawn at McMenamins Grand Lodge in Forest Grove. Free.

Enjoy a tasty drink made with wine and fruit, plus wine tasting, light appetizers, and live music at the Summer Sangria Party at Hip Chicks do Wine

The 420 Games

June 10, 2017 (8 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

Although the theme is marijuana, none is allowed at The 420 Games, which has a 4.2-mile walk/run, beer tasting, music, comedy, speakers, and exhibitors at Sellwood Waterfront Park. Discount tickets $30.

Good in the Hood Festival has live entertainment, multi-cultural food, kids’ activities, and a beer and wine garden at Lillis Albina Park. A Saturday parade begins at King School Park at 11 a.m. and ends at the festival. Free.

BrewFest in the Park

June 23 - 25, 2017

3 miles north

Enjoy organic beer, cider, and mead at BrewFest in the Park [formerly Organic Craft BrewFest], which has food carts, vendors, and a children’s area at Overlook Park. Free if younger than age 21 with parents.

The Great Bunny Hunt at Rabbit HollowApril 1 - 16, 2017 (weekends)Follow rabbit footprints in the forest to find interesting rabbits, gather treats, and take photos on The Great Bunny Hunt at Rabbit Hollow at Cold Creek Retreat. Take the shuttle from downtown Vancouver, WA.

BunnyCon Pub CrawlApril 15, 2017Location TBDYou must sign into Facebook before you can see Portland Bunnycon, on the westside this year. Free.

Easter in the Pearl DistrictApril 15, 2017Families follow a map to collect free treats in shops, do art projects, win prizes, and hear music in Jamison Square at Hippity Hop Bunny Hop Through the Pearl.

Rabbit Romp at the Oregon ZooApril 15, 2017Rabbit Romp features candy-egg hunts by age group (to age 10) every 15 minutes, bunnies to pet, bunny crafts, and games at the Oregon Zoo.

Easter Egg Hunt at Alpenrose DairyApril 15, 2017Children from 3 to 5 and from 6 to 8 hunt for candy and prizes at the Easter Egg Hunt, with a visit from the Easter Bunny at Alpenrose Dairy.

Hortlandia Plant SaleApril 15 - 16, 2017Shop for new and time-tested plants as well as garden art at Hortlandia, a plant and art sale run by Hardy Plant Society of Oregon (HPSO) at Portland Expo Center. Free.

Hood River Hard-Pressed Cider FestivalApril 22, 2017 (12 to 7 p.m.)Try samples from 20 cideries at Hood River Hard-Pressed Cider Fest, which includes art & food vendors, a kids’ area, and local music in Hood River. No pets.

Oregon Orchid ShowApril 22 - 23, 2017See thousands of blooming orchids on display and for sale at the Oregon Orchid Show & Sale, billed as the largest orchid show in the Pacific Northwest, at Ambridge Event Center.

Enjoy 150 world-class beers, including the rare and exotic, as you stroll around the park listening to music at the Portland International Beerfest at Holladay Park at Lloyd Center. Free parking.

Multi-Cultural Festival

June 24 - 26, 2016

Good in the Hood Festival has live entertainment, multi-cultural food, kids’ activities, and a beer and wine garden at Lillis Albina Park. A Saturday parade begins at King School Park at 11 a.m. and ends at the festival. Free.

The Fireworks Over the Lake celebration seems to start early in the day as there is an air of anticipation that fills the Detroit community. People fill the day with boating, hiking, sunning, socializing and getting ready for an exciting evening. The show generally begins around 10:00 pm after sunset.

Try 90 different craft beers, eat pub food, hear live music, and learn about home brewing at Oregon Brewers Festival at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Children accompanied by a parent are welcome and will enjoy the root beer garden. No pets.

Hawaiian Festival

July 28 - 30, 2016

Portland and Vancouver

Three Days of Aloha offers workshops, hula dancing, a 5K run/walk, and a free Hawaiian festival in Esther Short Park. Events vary by day.

Soulful Giving Blanket Concert features live music, gourmet food, Oregon wine & beer, and vendors on 15 acres of meadows & forest near the Sandy River for age 21+.

Bite of Oregon

August 12 - 14, 2016

Taste the best of Oregon food, beer, and wine at the Bite of Oregon, which includes entertainment and a cooking competition at Tom McCall Waterfront Park south of Morrison Bridge. Friday is least crowded.

Seaport Celebration opens the fence at marine Terminal 4 so you can see the working waterfront, watch demos of big equipment, hear live music, buy food from vendors, visit a kids’ zone, and take a $10 jet-boat tour at 11040 N. Lombard St. Adults need ID. Free.

Bike Or Walk The Bridges

August 14, 2016

Portland locations

Bridge Pedal is a 6-mile walk or 3 to 37 mile ride with stunning views from Portland bridges. Register early, and bring a helmet.

India Festival

August 14, 2016

Experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of India at India Festival, with performances, food, and vendors at Pioneer Courthouse Square. Free entry.

New restaurants open almost every week in Portland, Oregon and because of that the city's classics sometimes get lost in the mix...decades-old stalwarts that have stood the test of time for a reason...they're good.

The menus may not be cutting edge and sometimes the decor is outdated, but these restaurants have things like character, charm, quality food, memories of family long since gone for some and a sense of Portland history that can't be replicated.

Kick off the summer street fair season at St. Johns Bizarre, with local music, 75 juried craft vendors, food, a beer garden, and kids’ activities the same day as the noon St. Johns Parade in North Portland.

Enjoy heavy armored combat, strolling musicians, singers, dancers, story telling, juggling, medieval cooking, merchants, and demos of book binding and leather working at Faire In The Grove on the lawn at McMenamins Grand Lodge in Forest Grove. Free.CityFair & fireworks

City Fair

May 27 - June 12, 2016 (dates below)

CityFair has carnival rides, exhibits, beer, a food fair, and fireworks on May 27 at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. No pets. Open May 27-30, June 2-5 and 9-12.

In this “lost” episode of The Addams Family TV show, the daughter falls in love and invites a “normal” boy and his parents to dinner, performed by young actors at Hart Theatre in Hillsboro. Discount tickets $11.

Haunted House: 4 Horsemen

October 2 - 31, 2015

Four Horsemen Haunted Attractions promises a live cinema experience, complete with Hollywood-grade set and costume design at Clark County Event Center in Ridgefield WA. See schedule.